Sept. 22, 2026

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This video examines the 1977 study “Effect of Management Practices on Thatch Accumulation, Turf Quality, and Leaf Spot Damage in Common Kentucky Bluegrass” by J. J. Murray and F. V. Juska, including the surprising effects of wetting agents on leaf spot, turf quality, and thatch.

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